Category: Productivity

The Ivy Lee Method: Simply Productive

Posted by Colter Reed | Aug 20, 2013 | Productivity | 2

Focus on What’s Important (and Not Urgent)

Posted by Colter Reed | Jun 25, 2013 | Productivity | 0

How to Schedule OmniFocus Tasks for Specific Days this Week

by Colter Reed | Feb 12, 2019 | Productivity | 0

Want to assign tasks to specific days during your weekly planning? Here’s how to set up OmniFocus.

Launch Actions, not Apps, with LaunchCenter Pro

by Colter Reed | Jan 29, 2019 | Productivity | 0

A lot of actions can be reduced to a single tap, then letting your phone do the rest.

Make it Easier to Check Email by Going Offline

by Colter Reed | Jan 15, 2019 | Productivity | 0

Going offline to process your email is like stopping time. Get to Inbox Zero without interruptions.

How Creative Procrastination Sneaks Up On You

by Colter Reed | Dec 11, 2018 | Productivity | 0

We can recognize procrastination when it comes at us head-on. Sometimes, it sneaks up on us and catches us by surprise.

How to Set Up an Unstoppable Scanning Station

by Colter Reed | Nov 27, 2018 | Productivity | 0

A scanner is only one of the tools you need for effective scanning. Here’s what you should have on hand so you won’t have to stop until you’re finished.

How Do You Make Time to Automate?

by Colter Reed | Nov 13, 2018 | Productivity | 0

Automation saves time, but it takes time, too. Here’s how to make the time to get started.

Is Planning Every Day the Wrong Approach?

by Colter Reed | Oct 30, 2018 | Productivity | 0

It frequently takes me several days to work through a daily plan. Is that really such a bad thing?

The 90-10 Fallacy of High Productivity

by Colter Reed | Oct 16, 2018 | Productivity | 0

If we aren’t careful, our quest to get more done will keep us from getting anything meaningful done.

How to Focus Your Interruptions with Office Hours

by Colter Reed | Oct 2, 2018 | Productivity | 0

Most coworkers want to be respectful of your time and not disturb you when you’re in the middle of something. Office Hours can send a signal that it’s an especially good time to interrupt you.